Cable Technician

TEKsystems • Sandston, VA

4d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cabling Technician supports low-voltage and Distributed Antenna System (DAS) installation work in a large, active data center environment in Sandston, Virginia. This hands-on role involves installing, routing, supporting, and maintaining cabling infrastructure throughout the facility. The technician works around active infrastructure and coordinates with other technicians, leads, and trades to complete field installation work.

Requirements

• Experience in structured cabling, low-voltage systems, telecommunications, electrical work, or construction is preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from ladders or lifts and perform physically demanding installation work.
• Strong attention to safety, cable management, and quality.
• Reliability and ability to work effectively as part of a field installation team.
• Comfort working in a large, active data center environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience pulling and installing copper, coax, or fiber-optic cabling.
• DAS experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, pull, dress, and secure low-voltage cabling throughout the data center.
• Support cabling installations for DAS and other low-voltage systems.
• Install cable pathways, supports, and related infrastructure as needed.
• Perform cable terminations, labeling, and basic testing according to project requirements.
• Read and follow floor plans, cable routes, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Maintain cable management and organization within racks, pathways, and telecommunications spaces.
• Work safely around active data center equipment and live infrastructure.
• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and lifts to complete installation work.
• Follow site safety, quality, and data center security procedures.
• Coordinate with technicians, leads, and other trades to complete assigned work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed